i have this particular SENTENCE EQUIVALENCE QUESTION that bothers me so much , any insights is much appreciated.
1) Even the most far-reaching campaign finance reform proposals will fail to attenuate the influence of __________ , which doesn't just buy speedboats and golf weekends in the Bahamas , but directly relates to a Politician's capacity to run for office .
** lobbying
** venality
** tit-for-tat
** Graft
** lucre
** Payola
Thanks in advance.